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by troy
19 Oct 2016 15:05
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: Map, Track, Route Technologies
Replies: 16
Views: 6016

Re: WHERE to ride

@snowman, I'm impressed with your Google Maps skeelz. I might have to have you show me how you do that. For road rides in KS, the KS DOT maps are great because they actually indicate minimum maintenance, low-water crossings, etc. More details and links in this thread: http://rideforum.net/viewtopic....
by troy
19 Oct 2016 08:09
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: School Creek cleanup day?
Replies: 7
Views: 2543

Re: School Creek cleanup day?

I don't have the gumption right now to spearhead this effort either, but I'll show up to help for the work day if it happens. What I will do is email Kim to say, schedule a day and tell us when it is. RideForum.NET will do what we can to spread the word and get folks to show up to help. For those th...
by troy
18 Oct 2016 09:21
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: School Creek cleanup day?
Replies: 7
Views: 2543

Re: School Creek cleanup day?

I can only speak to past experience, but neither Kim nor the ranger in charge of School Creek were very flexible on the rules. We asked about bringing in equipment and were told "no". Only motorcycles and ATVs. The ranger did give us permission to have a small bonfire in the parking lot -- it think ...
by troy
17 Oct 2016 08:11
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: Chadwick = amazing
Replies: 10
Views: 15809

Re: Chadwick = amazing

THANKS for the report, Daniel! I hope to ride Chadwick before snow falls.
by troy
14 Oct 2016 09:35
Forum: Ride!
Topic: 6th Manhattan fun ride October 15th 2016
Replies: 7
Views: 3366

Re: 6th Manhattan fun ride October 15th 2016

There are a LOT of colors going on here! Rachel is wearing jeans in this photo because we had to order the correct size...which should arrive today. In this photo, Rachel was going about 42 MPH after landing a huge jump. ;)

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by troy
14 Oct 2016 08:59
Forum: Ride!
Topic: 6th Manhattan fun ride October 15th 2016
Replies: 7
Views: 3366

Re: 6th Manhattan fun ride October 15th 2016

Hey, Luc! I plan to come this Sat with my daughter, Rachel. My dirtbike time between now and snowfall will be mostly dedicated to Rachel since she learned to ride a couple weeks ago. I want to strike while the iron is hot. She might lose interest next year--you never know. But I want her to get enou...
by troy
13 Oct 2016 08:35
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: Enduro Kansas en Español
Replies: 0
Views: 1385

Enduro Kansas en Español

Last week I had some trees planted. The crew that came out was led by a cool guy from Guatemala. He spotted my motorcycles in the garage and lit up. He spent the next 20 minutes telling me about his posse that rides most every Sunday and his "Enduro Kansas" Facebook site! https://es-la.facebook.com/...
by troy
13 Oct 2016 08:23
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: GIANT bicycles @ Motorcycle Closeouts!
Replies: 0
Views: 1317

GIANT bicycles @ Motorcycle Closeouts!

Motorcycle Closeouts is now a GIANT bicycle dealer! I'm not a bicycle expert like some of you, but I do like the GIANT models I've ridden over the years. http://rustysbicycles.com/ He is just getting this started so more to come, but if you are in the market for a new bicycle or parts, give Rusty a...
by troy
13 Oct 2016 08:13
Forum: Ride!
Topic: 10-16-16 flint hill ride
Replies: 7
Views: 2831

Re: 10-16-16 flint hill ride

Welcome, Marc. As for the correctness of the post, there aren't many rules around here. Rather, suggestions to make your ride post title helpful with the date--which you have done. So nice first post! There are several riding opportunities this weekend--should be a nice one! Hope some folks show up ...
by troy
11 Oct 2016 09:39
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: No scratch tire irons?
Replies: 14
Views: 5282

Re: No scratch tire irons?

kendall_smith wrote:...this past week to change a few tires in Moab...
That explains why you did not reply in the Rally @ The Rock thread! Hope you had a great time! I'll get back out to Moab one of these years.
by troy
06 Oct 2016 14:09
Forum: Ride!
Topic: Ride Manhattan Spillway?
Replies: 8
Views: 3178

Re: Ride Manhattan Spillway?

Glad you found us, Jeff! 8) How did you hear about RideForum.NET? I'm not aware of any other off-road motorcycle groups in the area other than the Forward Motion Hare Scramble racers. There probably are--I just don't know about them. I often run into guys who ride off-road who have never heard of Ri...
by troy
06 Oct 2016 11:11
Forum: Ride!
Topic: October 14-16 Razorback Riders Present The 2nd Annual Rally @ the Rock
Replies: 32
Views: 11630

Re: October 14-16 Razorback Riders Present The 2nd Annual Rally @ the Rock

BUMP! When riding your motorcycle, do you enjoy any of the following? Twisty pavement Great scenery Forest roads single-track ATV trails THEN YOU WANT TO RIDE the 2nd Annual Rally @ The Rock! It's a fun group of folks willing to show you the good stuff in one of the best riding areas in the country.
by troy
03 Oct 2016 08:41
Forum: Ride!
Topic: Ride Manhattan Spillway?
Replies: 8
Views: 3178

Re: Ride Manhattan Spillway?

A great idea, Quinton! Unfortunately, my October filled up months ago, and so far the weather is cooperating. This month is jam-packed with events--including ride opportunities like Rally @ The Rock. Nov 5 or 6 could work for me as it stands right now. I think Luc was hoping to host another family r...
by troy
03 Oct 2016 08:04
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: 3 Day AR Ride & Camp
Replies: 12
Views: 4198

Re: 3 Day AR Ride & Camp

Cool!!! Thanks for the warning on that road Troy. Bohawk definitely knows the area, his tracks are good. Nice report. That road used to be 'interesting', now it sounds like its more 'if your on a big bike you better be good'. Yes, but of course, 3 months from now, it might be graded or widened, or ...
by troy
01 Oct 2016 21:26
Forum: Ride!
Topic: SAT OCT 1: Birdman Farms Family Fun Trail Ride
Replies: 42
Views: 11708

Re: SAT OCT 1: Birdman Farms Family Fun Trail Ride

Rachel's first day riding a motorcycle! She had such a great time!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUYz2lG_Y_I
by troy
01 Oct 2016 21:17
Forum: Ride!
Topic: SAT OCT 1: Birdman Farms Family Fun Trail Ride
Replies: 42
Views: 11708

Re: SAT OCT 1: Birdman Farms Family Fun Trail Ride

We second that! What a perfect day at the Birdman's farm!
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I taught my daughter Rachel how to ride for the first time....and she did AMAZING! Video coming soon. Thanks for all the encouragement you guys gave her. It was a great daddy-daughter day for sure!
by troy
28 Sep 2016 13:29
Forum: Ride!
Topic: SAT OCT 1: Birdman Farms Family Fun Trail Ride
Replies: 42
Views: 11708

Re: SAT OCT 1: Birdman Farms Family Fun Trail Ride

Larry, don't forget to put the CRF110 on the battery tender. :) I'm looking for an M5x40 throttle limiter screw this week.
by troy
28 Sep 2016 12:22
Forum: Ride!
Topic: Anyone riding dirt this weekend?
Replies: 119
Views: 48978

Re: Anyone riding dirt this weekend?

ajayhawkfan wrote:(In Larry's head) Why help when I can take a picture? :)
In Larry's defense, I did not have my camera so begged him to take a picture!
by troy
27 Sep 2016 11:29
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: 3 Day AR Ride & Camp
Replies: 12
Views: 4198

Re: 3 Day AR Ride & Camp

Bo did a nice write-up with photos on AdvRider -- check it out!

http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/a ... t-30452673
by troy
26 Sep 2016 12:35
Forum: Rider's Lounge
Topic: 3 Day AR Ride & Camp
Replies: 12
Views: 4198

Re: 3 Day AR Ride & Camp

Yeah, Possum Creek has changed a lot. The first time I ever rode it, it was more like ATV or narrow Jeep trail most of the way to Hwy 16. The next year, I was shocked to find a large portion of the road at the N end widened out for logging equipment. As the years passed, the logged section grew long...